Henderson Kentucky Personal Injury Law Blog

On behalf of Curt Hamilton Injury Law posted in blog on Monday, January 29, 2018.

There are times when you have no choice but to get behind the wheel and tackle the winter weather. From snow to ice to strong winds, you never know what you'll come face to face with.

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to improve your overall level of safety. This doesn't mean that other drivers will take the same approach, but at the very least you can control what you're doing. Here are some tips to keep in mind at all times:

Accelerate in a slow and controlled manner. When roads are slippery, fast acceleration can lead to slipping and loss of control. These are two things you never want to experience when driving in winter weather.

Slow down. This is the number one thing you can do to improve your safety. You don't want to drive so slow that you put yourself and others in danger, but you definitely need to watch your speed.

Don't attempt to travel on roads that are untreated. It's not always possible to follow this tip, but you should try to keep it in mind at all times. It's best to stick with well traveled roadways when the conditions take a turn for the worse.

Don't stop when traveling up a hill. If you do this, you could find it difficult to start back up. You are better off moving slowly up the hill, knowing that you will eventually reach the top.

On behalf of Curt Hamilton Injury Law posted in truck accidents on Tuesday, November 28, 2017.

Commercial trucks provide transportation for a wide range of industries. In some regards, they help keep the consumer economy moving along. Commercial vehicles like semitrucks or eighteen-wheelers transport all kinds of raw materials, produce, ready-to-buy items and even milk. Drivers can encounter these vehicles on just about any road.

On country roads and city streets, you always have the option of taking a detour if traffic conditions push you too close to a commercial vehicle. When you're in heavy traffic on the freeway, you may not have an option to change your route. Instead, you may have to drive in close proximity to a commercial truck at high speeds for many miles.

On behalf of Curt Hamilton Injury Law posted in blog on Wednesday, August 2, 2017.

The recent 4th of July festivities in and around Hendersonville were a smashing success for most residents and their guests. But for one 25-year-old man, fireworks proved to be a deadly form of entertainment.

At approximately 10 p.m. on the evening of July 3, the Salem, Indiana, resident was shooting off fireworks with friends at an undisclosed location on Dixon Road No. 2.

On behalf of Curt Hamilton Injury Law posted in blog on Monday, May 22, 2017.

Ah, summer – warmer temperatures, sunshine and the smell of fresh cut grass that comes along with that weekly chore. But rather than the delight of a newly manicured lawn, the task could end with an injury caused by using the mower in a dangerous and unsafe way. Letting children on a riding mower or leaving toys or other items on the lawn are just two examples that could lead to injuries. As you haul out your equipment for another season of lawn care, it’s important to know whether manufacturers have recalled any of the mower parts.

However, your safety is primarily your responsibility. You should be aware of the dangers involved with careless use. Thousands of people suffer injuries each year after not following safety rules when using a lawn mower.

By Curt Hamilton of Curt Hamilton Injury Law posted in car accidents on Friday, March 10, 2017.

The amount of vehicles on public roads and highways always seems to be steadily increasing. With so many vehicles on a road at any one time and because they are being operated by people, it is understandable that accidents can and do happen.

Over recent years, safety features have made operating vehicles much safer than it used to be. Unfortunately, any type of motor vehicle accident has the potential to cause large amounts of damage both to property and to people. So what should a driver do if they have been involved in an accident?

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